Help us grow the Living Wage movement in Scotland!

We’re excited to share an opportunity to join the Living Wage Scotland team at the Poverty Alliance to help us expand our employer engagement activities and increase our impact.

Living Wage Scotland was established in April 2014 by the Poverty Alliance with the aim of increasing the number of employers in Scotland who are recognised for paying their staff the real Living Wage. It is a partnership with Living Wage Foundation, with the Scottish Government as a key funder.

The high-profile campaign has been hugely successful in accrediting more than 3900 Living Wage employers in Scotland, who have delivered pay uplifts to the real Living Wage to more than 70,000 workers. Almost £600 million in extra wages has gone to low-paid workers in Scotland since the campaign began.

The Living Wage Projects Officer will play a crucial role in retaining and growing the number of Living Wage accredited employers in Scotland and supporting the growth of additional accreditation schemes that support fair work: namely Living Hours and Living Pension accreditation.

We are seeking someone with experience in employer or business engagement with excellent communication and persuasion skills, and a proactive approach to collaboration. The Living Wage Projects Officer will work in a small team to engage with employers in a range of sectors and industries across Scotland to recognise the social value and business benefits of our accreditation schemes. Some travel is required to attend or deliver events, or to meet employers in person where needed.

Are you passionate about bridging the digital divide in our communities?

If so, then please see details of the role below

At its heart, the main purpose of this role is to address both the cause and impact of digital inequality within the Gorbals by supporting individuals and communities to gain the skills, confidence and access required. This role will help bridge the digital divide by working collaboratively with third sector partners.

Crossroads Youth and Community Association’s work and values are built on the central belief that “everyone had the right to live gloriously: whatever in society prevents this, should be challenged and whatever in the individual helps should be nurtured”

This role will involve working across the community with young people, families and the wider community.

Inverclyde Community Development Trust delivers targeted projects to support the most vulnerable across Inverclyde, supporting families and individuals experiencing challenging circumstances. Through this project, the Energy Advisor will deliver energy advice to our clients, individuals and families in vulnerable situations, who are referred to the programme by our local partners. The Advisor will ensure that the most vulnerable households across Inverclyde can access impartial energy advice, advocacy and support; aiming to empower those facing economic hardships, discrimination, health inequalities or long-term unemployment. The Advisor will ensure that support and guidance is available for these groups to navigate energy related challenges effectively, to reduce fuel poverty and fuel fear across Inverclyde.

Main duties and responsibilities

1. Energy

Responsible for:

• Provide advice and information to individuals (in person or via telephone) on energy saving methods, including energy grants and rebates, meter issues, switching providers
• Undertake negotiations with energy suppliers regarding debts and repayments
• Refer appropriate households to Home Energy Scotland to access national and local schemes for energy efficiency measures to make homes warmer. This will include homeowners and private tenants
• Deliver weekly drop-in sessions across the Trust’s Community Pantries, as well as partner venues and local Community Hubs
• Provide one-to-one appointments at suitable locations across local venues
• Deliver workshops focused on energy literacy and energy consumer rights
• Attend events to provide information and advice as appropriate

2. Working relationships

Responsible for:

• Work with volunteers within the Trust Pantries and Trust Befriending Projects to create Energy Champions, providing appropriate training and support
• Create connections with local partners, including Housing Associations and Community Link Workers
• Promote project via Trust social platforms, Inverclyde Now and the Local Authority’s Financial Inclusion Partnership and local partners

3. Reporting

Responsible for:

• Accurately input case records via Trust database systems for the purposes of monitoring and reviewing statistical information
• Provide Reports as required for Trust Board and Funder in line with funding requirements

4. Other Duties

Responsible for:

• Undertaking City & Guilds Level 3 training as a requirement of the post
• Occasional home visits may be required if deemed necessary
• Keep up to date with changes in Legislation and Policy relating to the role and service needs.
• To undertake any other relevant duties within the overall scope of this post as may be required by the line manager

Glencassels Community Development Project (GCDP) is a well-established project located in the housing scheme of Craigneuk, near to Wishaw. This small Neighbourhood Centre, known locally as ‘The Venny’, presently provides a range of recreational, social and educational programmes for children, young people and adults and a Community Café for all ages. We believe that it has the potential to make an even greater contribution to this community and as part of fulfilling this vision we seek a suitably qualified and experienced Childrens Worker to cover maternity leave.

We are seeking an experienced worker to manage and develop after school and early evening clubs for children aged 5-12 years. The Venny has a long tradition of running children’s clubs in this community. The person appointed will be line managed and have the support of the Project Leader. They will manage a small team of sessional staff plus volunteers. It is anticipated that this 18 hours per week post will be worked over 3 days.

The Childrens Worker will work with the Board, The Project Leader and in collaboration with the local community in providing high quality programmes for children in this community. This will be delivered primarily through clubs in the Venny but with scope and flexibility to develop outdoor children’s activities, seasonal activities, outings and trips.